Category Archives: Disability History

Haunted Misperceptions

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

By David Mack-Hardiman, Contributor While the computer age has revolutionized the world and forever changed the way that information is received, it has also given almost unlimited ability for people to stretch the truth, distort reality, and give imaginary thoughts … Continue reading →

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Shattering the Stigma of Institutionalization

Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin

By David Mack-Hardiman, Contributor The fall of 1928 was an exciting time for John and Molly and their young family in Whitesboro, New York, a sleepy town outside of Utica. Molly was expecting their fifth child and their older children … Continue reading →

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My Emotional Adventure Fighting Bullying in Buffalo, NY

Posted on November 20, 2012 by admin

By Jesse Saperstein, Esteemed Guest Contributor On the date of Thursday, October 4, 2012, I had the privilege of delivering a lecture at the University of Buffalo, which was hosted by a company called People Inc. and the Museum of disABILITY … Continue reading →

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Buffalo State Hospital Annex, Wilson NY

Posted on October 11, 2012 by admin

By Jim Boles and Melissa Royer In 1908, the Buffalo Psychiatric Hospital opened the Lakeside Colony on property rented from the L.A. Dwight family in Wilson, NY. The Colony operated for a little over 4 years and consisted of thirty-three acres, … Continue reading →

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Henry Wesley

Posted on September 21, 2012 by admin

By Jenna DelSignore, Contributor The Museum of disABILITY History (Buffalo, NY) had the honor of hosting the self-advocacy speaker and former Willowbrook resident Henry Wesley on August 9, 2012. Henry gave his famous presentation on the journey of his life from his … Continue reading →

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Encore, Geri!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin

By Jenna DelSignore, Contributor It is no secret that Geri Jewell has achievements and records that people all over the nation can celebrate. But it is in Buffalo, NY that can hold the most pride because Geri shows her Buffalo … Continue reading →

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Taking a Walk with ReWalk

Posted on August 16, 2012 by admin

By Sarah Drexelius, Contributor After taking a tour at the Museum of disABILITY History, the picture showing the “Re-Walk,” a robotic exoskeleton immediately captured my attention. Although there were other incredible artifacts and displays about how far technology and society … Continue reading →

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Push Girls – Overcoming Adversity and Inspiring Others

Posted on August 2, 2012 by admin

By Brie Kishel, Contributor An inspirational series has premiered this summer on the Sundance channel. It portrays the story of five young women, each of whose lives has been forever changed in different ways. But the one thing that they … Continue reading →

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“Breaking Barriers for Disability: Breaking Bad’s RJ Mitte”

Posted on July 25, 2012 by admin

By Osiris Gomez, Contributor I speak for many in my generation when I say there is significant buzz around UB’s campus surrounding America’s edgiest TV series Breaking Bad. It’s not your American Idol, your Seinfeld, and your Grey’s Anatomy. It … Continue reading →

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The Niagara County Almshouse Cemetery

Posted on June 22, 2012 by admin

By David Mack-Hardiman, Contributor Surrounded by a thorny thicket of nearly impenetrable foliage, the Niagara County Almshouse Cemetery sits on a remote hill in Lockport, NY. Here lie the remains of approximately 1,400 people who lived and died at the … Continue reading →

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